{"id":418,"date":"2024-11-12T17:06:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T22:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/programs\/educational-leadership-cert\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T21:13:03","slug":"educational-leadership","status":"publish","type":"clarku_program","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/graduate-certificate\/educational-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational Leadership, Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element hero-program has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2c5234;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"intro has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf05b5594edc7ef4081415cfdab57330\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:1.4rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><em>Invest in your students\u2019 futures\u2014and your own\u2014by learning how to effect large-scale change in education.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-degree_type wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/?degree_type=graduate-certificate\" rel=\"tag\">Graduate certificate<\/a><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Program-SPS-Education-Leadership-Banner-880x550-2.jpg\" alt=\"young student working with middle age student in class\" class=\"wp-image-2777 size-full\" style=\"object-position:46% 38%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Program-SPS-Education-Leadership-Banner-880x550-2.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Program-SPS-Education-Leadership-Banner-880x550-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Program-SPS-Education-Leadership-Banner-880x550-2-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top sidebar-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Advance your career, boost your earning potential, and increase your ability to shape the lives of your students with Clark University\u2019s Educational Leadership Certificate. Developed in partnership with school administrators, the certificate program empowers educators and administrators at all levels to embrace late-breaking educational trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are like most classroom instructors and educational leaders, you wear multiple hats and juggle a dizzying number of responsibilities. You are a mentor and guide to students on the one hand, while serving in collegial and managerial capacities with your academic peers. And a lot rides on your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a teacher, principal, superintendent, or headmaster, ongoing professional development is critical to your advancement in a rapidly changing educational environment. Clark University\u2019s educational leadership program is designed to help you meet your challenges with knowledge and skill\u2014and the confidence of knowing you have those essential tools at your disposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c53c594d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--warm-gray);border-left-width:0.17rem;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:33.33%\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Explore educational leadership<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow has-deep-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-661245d01e06fba7c35bc8033829e61b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/schools\/professional-studies\/\">School of Professional Studies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow has-deep-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5aad40f560228fc15ca40159b912d2f2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/schools\/professional-studies\/our-faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow has-deep-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5be35935769dcda55399814de91e35d7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/graduate-education\/graduate-admissions\/tuition-and-scholarships\/?program=educational-leadership-certificate\">Tuition and Scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-request-information\">Request information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"form_8dd5ca66-da71-44c5-a7df-e6a1ab883f88\">Loading...<\/div><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradapply.clarku.edu\/register\/?id=8dd5ca66-da71-44c5-a7df-e6a1ab883f88&output=embed&div=form_8dd5ca66-da71-44c5-a7df-e6a1ab883f88\">\/**\/<\/script>\n\n\n<style>\r\n\t.form_h1,\r\n\t.form_h2 {\r\n\t\tdisplay: none;\r\n\t}\t\t\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7a726b\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2781\" alt=\"Group of people discussing principles for effective learning in a classroom setting with a chalkboard in background. Group members are smiling and engaged in conversation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/educational-leadership.jpg\" style=\"object-position:70% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"70% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/educational-leadership.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/educational-leadership-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/educational-leadership-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-a-certificate-in-educational-leadership-at-clark-university\">Why a Certificate in Educational Leadership at Clark University?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Build pivotal skills in leadership, participatory decision-making, and educational policy development and analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost your network, your confidence, and your real-world knowledge with transformational hands-on experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from faculty members who are influential thought leaders in the education realm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain a professional certificate with an individualized curriculum on your terms \u2014&nbsp; online and evening classes and affordable tuition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stagger-left no-gap abut-end is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-true-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fad1ef60ea2b11c66142b816c000745f\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:56rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-gray-100-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-6f90b940 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">curriculum<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-charcoal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5ced126d714207332e4d0c5ad28f9181\">Our Certificate in Educational Leadership program consists of six management-focused courses.&nbsp;Start dates in January, June, or September&nbsp;\u2014 as well as the option to take a class before applying to see if it\u2019s right for you&nbsp;\u2014 make the program flexible and accessible for working professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-charcoal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e1d9e978df8da0346905648565d5167c\">If you have extensive professional experience in any of the required core courses, you may petition for the requirement to be waived in consultation with the&nbsp;MPA program lead. If your petition is approved, you may replace the waived core course with another MPA elective course.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">coursework<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Issues and Cases in Public Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizational Behavior and Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamentals of Business Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">requirements<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.clarku.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=35&amp;poid=7220&amp;returnto=2879#certificateineducationalleadershiprequirements\">View Requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover abut-end has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-24c9d65e7049346f2d7ddb0bf89b3fa8\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-light-green-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-3f8c44ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">careers<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The job market for effective educational administrators, superintendents, headmasters, and principals is expanding, creating new opportunities for experienced professionals. Certificate holders can immediately apply the skills and techniques acquired through the program to their current workplaces. Students appreciate the networking opportunities that arise from our exceptionally strong connections with alumni. Many graduates return to teach and mentor, and stay in touch through our large LinkedIn network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light abut-end has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a9827b2743abf7d96fa39f32a87d2a86\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:32rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-3f8c44ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-shadow has-large-font-size\">Learn strategies to address complex issues as an educational administrator and practice implementing them at your current workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What skills will I learn?<\/summary>\n<p>Certificate holders will learn to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the difference between leadership and management, and identify the cornerstones of effective leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appreciate the multiple perspectives and theories of culture and diversity as applied to the educational environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grasp the fundamental concepts and practices of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to learn how demographic data is vital to educational policy decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage decision-making and problem-solving processes critical in an ever changing educational landscape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formulate, implement, and evaluate policies and programs in response to local, state, and federal education mandates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehend and address human resources and labor relation issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull testimonial is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Academics-SPS-Education-Leader-Cert-Mary-Piecewicz-575x313-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mary M. Piecewicz\n\" class=\"wp-image-2782\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Academics-SPS-Education-Leader-Cert-Mary-Piecewicz-575x313-1.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Graduate-Academics-SPS-Education-Leader-Cert-Mary-Piecewicz-575x313-1-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-charting-a-course-toward-impactful-leadership\">Charting a Course Toward Impactful Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Working closely with local school departments and administrators, Clark faculty members have developed a curriculum&nbsp;<em>by&nbsp;<\/em>educational leaders,&nbsp;<em>for&nbsp;<\/em>educational leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>\u201c<em><em><em><em><em>The certificate provides practical, insightful, and career-enhancing skill development specifically for educational administrators and education practitioners.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<cite>\u2014Mary M. Piecewicz<br><em>Professor of Practice<\/em><br><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull closer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"min-height:40vh;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/graduate-student2.jpg&apos;);background-position:67% 72%;background-size:cover;background-attachment:scroll;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fc9f69e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group color has-white-color has-deep-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2c4fff1baf6bbc94eb624d312ffb35c3 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c399be0d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Academic Excellence. Global Reach. 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